Health Nuts are Turning to Crickets for a Nutritional Boost to Their Diet

12/12/2016

Sometimes Americans can be behind the curve when it comes to unconventional dietary ideas. All over the world people have been eating crickets in a variety of preparations for many years. More recently Americans, especially those who are particularly health conscious, like athletes and body builders have been eating crickets more and more. Now, you do not need to be an athlete or bodybuilder to benefit from eating crickets – everyone can benefit from incorporating crickets into their diet. In this post, we will look at what makes eating crickets an attractive idea.

In general insects have a lot of nutritional value – even moreso than the known health values of red meat, poultry, and fish. Part of the reason crickets work for body builders is because they have more than TWICE the protein of beef! Not only is there significantly more protein – it’s the most healthful kind of protein that contains all 9 essential amino acids. Protein may be expected, but what about magnesium – crickets actually contain almost five times as much magnesium as beef. Magnesium is essential to heart health. Crickets also contain greater than three times as much iron as beef and a large amount of fiber, calcium, and B12. Part of the reason crickets are so much more nutritious that traditional meats, is because you’re not only eating muscle and fat, you’re eating the whole insect with includes its exoskeleton and organs.

At Top Hat Cricket Farm, we know that beyond the nutritional benefits, people also appreciate the fact that cricket farming is much more environmentally responsible than livestock farming. There is substantially less waste, and space and resources used. If you have been considering incorporating crickets into your diet, buy live crickets or bulk frozen crickets from Top Hat Cricket Farm today!